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Chevrolet Malibu 2017 Owner's Manual

Malibu Owner’s Manual
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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 31
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . 103
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 171
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 214
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 368
Tech nic al D ata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 80
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 383
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 393
OnStar .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407
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2 Introduction

Introduction

The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, MALIBU, and the MALIBU Emblem are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Company” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual.
Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 23461930 A First Printing
This manual describes features that may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that was not purchased on the vehicle, model variants, country specifications, features/applications that may not be available in your region, or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual.
Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

AFrenchlanguagemanualcanbe obtained from your dealer, at www.helminc.com, or from:
Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante:
Helm, Incorporated Attention: Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth, MI 48170 USA

Using this Manual

To q uic kly l oca te i n fo rma tio n a bou t the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.

Danger, Warning, and Caution

Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them.
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2016 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Danger
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Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death.
Warning
{
Warning indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.
Acirclewithaslashthroughitisa safety symbol which means “Do Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.”

Symbols

The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator.
M : Shown when the owner
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that could result in property or vehicle damage.
manual has additional instructions or information.
* : Shown when the service
manual has additional instructions or information.
0 : Shown when there is more
information on another page — “see page.”
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index.
9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls
or OnStar
®
(if equipped)
$ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System
I : Cruise Control
` : Do Not Puncture ^ : Do Not Service
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
O : Exterior Lamps
g : First Responder
_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited
# : Fog Lamps
. : Fuel Gauge
+ : Fuses
3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
j : LATCH System Child Restraints
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure
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Q : OnStar O : Power
9 : Ready
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Safety Belt Reminders
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak
a : Under Pressure
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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In Brief

Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . .. . . . 8
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 10
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . 12
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 13
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 13
Passenger Sensing System . . . 13
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 14
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 14
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 16
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 20
Bluetooth
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 21
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . 23
Forward Automatic
Braking (FAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
System . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . 23
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . .. . . . . 23
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . .. . . 24
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 24
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
System . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . 24
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Automatic Parking
Assist (APA) . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . 24
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Universal Remote System . . . . . 25
Sunroof . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . 25
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..................... 20
Hybrid Features
Hybrid Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
High Voltage Safety
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Regenerative Braking
(Hybrid Only) . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 27
Battery .. . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . 27
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 28
Fuel (1.5L and 1.8L
Engines) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Fuel (2.0L Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 29
Engine Oil Life System . .. . . . . . 29
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . 30
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Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

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1. Air Vents 0 211.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals 0 167.
3. Instrument Cluster (Base Level) 0 11 2 or Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0 11 4 .
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0 131 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 134.
4. Windshield Wiper/ Washer 0 105.
5. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp System 0 166.
6. Infotainment 0 171.
7. Climate Control
Systems 0 205.
Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 208 (If Equipped).
8. Hazard Warning Flashers 0 166.
9. Power Outlets 0 108.
10. Tra c t i o n C o ntrol/Elect r o n i c
Stability Control 0 241.
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 253
(If Equipped).
11. Shift Lever. S e e Automatic Tra n s m i ssion 0 233.
12. Electric Parking Brake 0 238.
13. USB Port 0 184.
14. ENGINE START/STOP Button. See Ignition Positions 0 225.
15. Steering Wheel Controls 0 104.
Driver Information Center Buttons. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0 131 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 134.
16. Horn 0 105.
17. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0 104.
18. Cruise Control 0 243.
Adaptive Cruise Control 0 245
(If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0 105
(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 258 (If Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 266
(If Equipped).
19. Hood Release. See Hood 0 281.
20. Data Link Connector (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 122.
21. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 163.
22. Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 167.
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Initial Drive Information

This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter may work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.

Stop/Start System

The vehicle may have a fuel saving stop/start system to shut off the engine and help conserve fuel.
When the brakes are applied and the vehicle is at a complete stop, the engine may turn off. When the brake pedal is released or the accelerator pedal is pressed, the engine will restart. See Starting the Engine 0 227.
With Remote Start Shown
K : Press to unlock the driver door
or all doors, depending on the vehicle personalization setting.
Q : Press to lock all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.
X : Press twice quickly to open the
trunk.
7 : Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. Press and hold for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press again to cancel the panic alarm.
See Keys 0 31 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 32.

Remote Vehicle Start

If equipped, the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and release Q on the
RKE transmitter.
2. Immediately, press and hold for at least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash.
3. Start the vehicle normally after entering.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on.
For the hybrid vehicle, the engine will only start if needed for warming functions or high voltage battery charging.
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Remote start can be extended.
Canceling a Remote Start
To c a nc e l a rem o te s t a rt , do o n e o f the following:
.
Press and hold parking lamps turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.
Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start 0 38.
/ until the

Door Locks

To l o ck or un l oc k the do or s fr o m t h e outside:
.
Press
Q or K on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 32.
.
Use the key in the driver door. The key lock cylinder has a cover. See Door Locks 0 40.
To l o ck or un l oc k the do or s fr o m t h e inside:
.
Press
Q or K on the power door
lock switch.
.
Pull the door handle once to unlock the door. Pulling the handle again unlatches the door.
See Power Door Locks 0 42.

Trunk Release

To o p en th e t ru n k:
.
Press and hold transmitter.
.
Press the touch pad on the rear of the trunk after unlocking all doors.
If equipped with Keyless Access, the RKE transmitter must be within 1m(3ft)ofthetrunk.Pressthe touch pad on the rear of the trunk and lift to open. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 32.
See Trunk 0 44.
X on the RKE
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Windows

Press the switch down to open the window. Pull the front of the switch up to close it. The power windows only operate with the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 230.

Seat Adjustment

Manual Front Seats
To a d ju s t a man u al s e a t :
1. Pull the handle at the front of the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle.
3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place.
Manual Seat Height Adjuster
Move the lever on the outboard side of the seat up or down to manually raise or lower the seat.
See Seat Adjustment 0 56.
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Power Seats
To a d ju s t a pow e r s e a t , i f equ i pp e d:
.
Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.
.
Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down.
.
Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down.
See Power Seat Adjustment 0 57.
Lumbar Adjustment
If equipped, press and hold the front or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support.
See Lumbar Adjustment 0 57.
Reclining Seatbacks
Manual Reclining Seatbacks
To r e cl i ne a ma n ua l se a t b a c k :
1. Lift the lever.
2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
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To r e tu r n t he s ea t ba c k t o t h e u p r i gh t position:
1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position.
2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Power Reclining Seatbacks
To a d ju s t a pow e r s e a t ba c k, if available:
.
Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline.
.
Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.
See Reclining Seatbacks 0 57.

Memory Features

If equipped, the 1, 2, SET, and B (Exit) buttons on the driver door are used to manually store and recall memory settings for the driver seat and outside mirrors.
Automatic Memory Recall and/or easy exit recall features may be enabled in the personalization menus to automatically recall
positions stored to the 1, 2, and buttons.
B
See Memory Seats 0 59 and Vehicle Personalization 0 147.

Second Row Seats

The rear seatbacks can be folded down to increase cargo space.
See Rear Seats 0 62.

Heated and Ventilated Seats

If available, the buttons are on the climate control panel. To operate, the engine must be running.
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To h e at t h e dri v er o r p as s en g er s e a t cushion and seatback, press
L or
M.Indicatorlightsonthebutton
show the current setting.
To v e nt i la t e t he d ri v er or pa s se n ge r seat, press
on the button show the current setting.
Press the heated or ventilated button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated or ventilated seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest.
See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 60.
{ or C.Indicatorlights

Head Restraint Adjustment

Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
To a c hi e ve a co m fo r ta b le se a t i n g position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary
while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position.
See Head Restraints 0 55 and Seat Adjustment 0 56.

Safety Belts

Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly:
.
Safety Belts 0 64.
.
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 0 65.
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 66.
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 90.

Passenger Sensing System

United States and Canada
Mexico
The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System 0 77.
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The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 121.

Mirror Adjustment

Interior Mirror
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind your vehicle.
Manual Rearview Mirror
If equipped, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it rearward for nighttime use to avoid glare of the headlamps from behind.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
If equipped, the mirror will automatically reduce the glare of the headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started.
See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 0 49.
Exterior Mirrors
To a d ju s t a mir r or :
1. Press
2. Press the arrows on the control
See Power Mirrors 0 48.
} or | to choose the
driver or passenger mirror.
pad to move each mirror in the desired direction.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

To a d ju s t t he s te e ri n g w he e l:
1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down.
3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you.
4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
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Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps
The dome lamp controls are in the overhead console.
To o p er a te , pr e s s t he f o l lo w in g buttons:
+ ON/OFF : Press to turn the dome lamps on manually.
j OFF : Press to turn off the
dome lamps when a door is open. An indicator light on the button will turn on when the dome lamp
override is activated. Press OFF again to deactivate this feature
j
and the indicator light will turn off. The dome lamps will come on when doors are opened.
Reading Lamps
There may be front and rear reading lamps.
If equipped, the front reading lamps are in the overhead console.
Press the lamp lenses to turn the reading lamps on or off.
If equipped, the rear reading lamps are in the headliner.
Press the button near each lamp to turn reading lamps on or off.
For more information on interior lighting, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 167.
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Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column.
O : Turns the exterior lamps on
and off.
AUTO : Turns the exterior lamps on and off automatically depending on outside lighting.
; : Turns on the parking lamps
including all lamps, except the headlamps.
5 : Turns on the headlamps
together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights.
See:
.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0 163
.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 0 165

Windshield Wiper/Washer

With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, move the lever to select the wiper speed.
HI : Use for fast wipes.
LO : Use for slow wipes.
INT : Move the lever up to INT for
intermittent wipes, then adjust the band to control the frequency of wipes.
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
1X : For a single wipe, briefly move
the lever down. For several wipes, hold the lever down.
f : Pull the lever toward you to
spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers.
See Windshield Wiper/ Washer 0 105.
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Climate Controls

If equipped with one of these systems, it controls the heating, cooling, and ventilation.
Climate Control System
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1. Fan Control
2. MAX Defrost
3. A/C (Air Conditioning) or Max/ Eco Air Conditioning (Stop/ Start Only)
4. TEMP (Temperature Control)
5. Driver and Passenger Heated Seats (If Equipped)
6. Recirculation
7. Air Delivery Mode Controls
8. Rear Window Defogger
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Dual Automatic Climate Control System
1. Driver and Passenger Ventilated Seats (If Equipped)
2. Driver and Passenger Tem p er a tu r e C o n t r o l s
3. MAX Defrost
4. Fan Controls
5. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
6. A/C (Air Conditioning) or Max/ Eco Air Conditioning (Stop/ Start Only)
7. Driver and Passenger Heated Seats (If Equipped)
8. SYNC
9. Recirculation
10. Power
11. Air Delivery Mode Controls
12. Rear Window Defogger
See Climate Control Systems 0 205 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 208 (If Equipped).

Transmission

Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode
ERS mode allows you to choose the top-gear limit of the transmission and the vehicle's speed while driving downhill or towing a trailer. The vehicle has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster. When using the ERS mode a number will display next to the L, indicating the current gear that has been selected.
To u s e t hi s fea t ur e :
1. Move the shift lever to L (Low).
2. Press + (Plus) or ✓ (Minus) on the shift lever to increase or decrease the gear range available.
See Manual Mode 0 235.
Hybrid Low Mode
When descending steep grades or in stop-and-go traffic, L (Low) provides the ability to slow the vehicle with regenerative braking when lifting off the accelerator
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pedal. L2 (Low 2) provides moderate braking and L1 (Low 1) provides maximum braking below 80 km/h (50 mph). When the battery reaches full charge the engine may run to maintain braking.
To u s e t hi s fea t ur e :
1. Move the shift lever to L (Low). The transmission will enter L2 (Low 2).
2. Press + (Plus) or ✓ (Minus) on the shift lever to shift between L2 (Low 2) and L1 (Low 1).
See Manual Mode 0 235.

Vehicle Features

Infotainment System

Base radio information is included in this manual. See the infotainment manual for information on other available infotainment systems.
Read the following pages to become familiar with these features.
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Tak i n g yo u r e ye s of f th e ro a d f o r too long or too often while using any infotainment feature can cause a crash. You or others could be injured or killed. Do not give extended attention to infotainment tasks while driving. Limit your glances at the vehicle displays and focus your attention on driving. Use voice commands whenever possible.
The infotainment system has built-in features intended to help avoid distraction by disabling some functions when driving. These
Warning
functions may gray out when they are unavailable. Many infotainment features are also available through the instrument cluster and steering wheel controls.
Before driving:
.
Become familiar with the operation, faceplate buttons, and screen buttons.
.
Set up the audio by presetting favorite stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers.
.
Set up phone numbers in advance so they can be called easily by pressing a single button or by using a single voice command if equipped with Bluetooth phone capability.
See Defensive Driving 0 216.
To p l ay th e i nf o ta i nm e nt s y s t e m wit h the ignition off, see Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 230.
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Radio(s)

Radio without Touchscreen
O : Press and hold to turn the
system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume.
RADIO : Press to choose between AM or FM.
MENU : Turn to select radio stations. Press to select a menu.
7 or 6 : Press to seek the
previous or next station or file.
See Overview 0 173.
Radio with Touchscreen
O : Press to turn the system on.
Press and hold to turn the system off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume.
g : Press and release to go to the
previous station, channel, or track. Press and hold to fast seek the next track or strongest previous station or channel.
d : Press and release to go to the
next station, channel, or track. Press and hold to fast seek the next track or strongest station or channel.
Source : To uc h to c ho o se b e t we e n available sources.
Menu : To uc h to c ho o se b e t w e e n available menus.
S or T : To u c h to v i e w s av e d
favorite stations or channels.
See Overview 0 173.

Satellite Radio

Vehicles with a SiriusXM®satellite radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM satellite radio subscription can receive SiriusXM programming.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
SiriusXM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to
coast, and in digital-quality sound. Afeeisrequiredtoreceivethe SiriusXM service.
Refer to:
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www.siriusxm.com or call 1-888-601-6296 (U.S.).
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www.siriusxm.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada).
See Satellite Radio 0 181.

Portable Audio Devices

This vehicle has a USB port in the center stack below the climate controls. External devices such as
®
iPods
,MP3players,andUSB
storage devices may be connected.
See USB Port 0 184.
Bluetooth
The Bluetooth®system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle audio system and controls.
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The Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions.
See Bluetooth (Overview) 0 190 or
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls Radio with Touchscreen) 0 195 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls Radio without Touchscreen) 0 191.

Steering Wheel Controls

g : If equipped with OnStar
Bluetooth with those systems. See OnStar
Overview 0 397, Bluetooth (Overview) 0 190 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls Radio with Touchsc r e e n) 0 195 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls Radio without Touchsc r e e n) 0 191,or“Bluetooth
(Overview)” in the infotainment manual.
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system, press to interact
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or a
c : Press to reject an incoming
call or end a current call. Press to mute or unmute the infotainment system when not on a call.
The favorite and volume switches are on the back of the steering wheel.
1. Favorite: When on a radio source, press to select the next or previous favorite. When on a media source, press to select the next or previous track.
2. Volume: Press to increase or decrease the volume.
See Steering Wheel Controls 0 104.
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Cruise Control

✓SET : Press briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If cruise control is already active, use to decrease vehicle speed.
See Cruise Control 0 243 or Adaptive Cruise Control 0 245 (If Equipped).

Driver Information Center (DIC)

The DIC display is in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems.
5 : Press to turn the cruise control
system on and off. A white indicator comes on in the instrument cluster when cruise is turned on.
* : Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set speed from memory.
+RES : If there is a set speed in memory, press to resume that speed or press and hold to accelerate. If cruise control is already active, use to increase vehicle speed.
w or x : Press to move up or
down in a list, or on the main view press to cycle through the different Info app pages.
o or p : Press o to open
application menus on the left. Press
p to open interaction menus
on the right. Or on the base cluster, press to move between the DIC menus.
V : Press to select a menu item.
Press and hold to reset values on certain screens, or on the main view reset info pages to the original setting.
See Instrument Cluster (Base Level)
0 112 or Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0 11 4 and Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0 131 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 134.
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Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System

If equipped, FCA may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a
green indicator, is detected ahead. This indicator displays amber if you follow a vehicle much too closely. When approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA provides a red flashing alert on the windshield and rapidly beeps.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 258.
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Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)

If the vehicle has Forward Collision Alert (FCA), it also has FAB, which includes Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA). When the system detects a vehicle ahead in your path that is traveling in the same direction that you may be about to crash into, it can provide a boost to braking or automatically brake the
vehicle. This can help avoid or lessen the severity of crashes when driving in a forward gear.
See Forward Automatic Braking (FAB) 0 260.

Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System

If equipped, the FPB system may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes with nearby pedestrians when driving in aforwardgear.FPBdisplaysa pedestrian ahead indicator when a nearby pedestrian is detected directly ahead. When approaching a detected pedestrian too quickly, FPB provides a red flashing alert on the windshield and rapidly beeps. FPB can provide a boost to braking or automatically brake the vehicle.
See Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System 0 261.

Lane Keep Assist (LKA)

If equipped, LKA may help avoid crashes due to unintentional lane departures. It may assist by gently turning the steering wheel if the vehicle approaches a detected lane marking without using a turn signal in that direction. It may also provide aLaneDepartureWarning(LDW) alert as the lane marking is crossed. The system will not assist or alert if it detects that you are actively steering. Override LKA by turning the steering wheel. LKA uses a camera to detect lane markings between 60 km/h (37 mph) and 180 km/h (112 mph).
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
0 266 and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 266.
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Lane Change Alert (LCA)

If equipped, the LCA system is a lane-changing aid that assists drivers with avoiding lane change crashes that occur with moving vehicles in the side blind zone (or spot) areas or with vehicles rapidly approaching these areas from behind. The LCA warning display will light up in the corresponding outside side mirror and will flash if the turn signal is on. The Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system is included as part of the LCA system.
See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
0 263 and Lane Change Alert (LCA) 0 264.

Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

If equipped, RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle on the infotainment display when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to aid with parking and low-speed backing maneuvers.
See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 253.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System

If equipped, the RCTA system uses atrianglewithanarrowdisplayed on the RVC screen to warn of traffic behind your vehicle that may cross your vehicle's path while in R(Reverse).In addition, beeps will sound.
See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 253.

Parking Assist

If equipped, Front and Rear Parking Assist (FRPA) uses sensors on the front and rear bumpers to assist with parking and avoiding objects during low-speed parking maneuvers. It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). The system may display a warning triangle on the RVC screen and a graphic on the instrument cluster to provide the object distance. In addition, multiple beeps may occur if very close to an object.
See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 253.

Automatic Parking Assist (APA)

If equipped, the APA system helps to search for and maneuver the vehicle into parallel or perpendicular parking spots using automatic steering, DIC displays, and beeps. When the vehicle speed is below
30 km/h (18 mph), press enable the system.
See “Automatic Parking Assist (APA)” under Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 253.
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Power Outlets

The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
There are two accessory power outlets:
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One on the center stack below the climate control system.
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One on the rear of the center floor console.
Open the protective cover to use the accessory power outlet.
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See Power Outlets 0 108.
See Universal Remote System 0 159.

Universal Remote System

Sunroof

If equipped, the ignition must be on or in ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP) to operate the sunroof. See Ignition
Positions 0 225 and Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 230.
If equipped, this system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices.
Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Remote system. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist with programming the Universal Remote system.
1. Sunroof Switch
2. Sunshade Switch
Sunroof Express Operation
Press and release Press and release again to express-open. Press the switch at any time to stop movement.
Press
g (1) to express-close.
Sunroof Manual Operation
The sunroof can change to manual mode by holding
opening. The sunroof will now open as long as the switch is held. Press and release again to change back to express operation.
Power Sunshade
C (2) to express-open the
Press power sunshade. Press
express-close the power sunshade. Press again at any time to stop movement.
The sunroof cannot be opened or closed if the vehicle has an electrical failure.
See Sunroof 0 52.
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Q (2) to
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Hybrid Features

Hybrid Vehicle Operation
The hybrid vehicle combines gasoline and electric propulsion to drive the vehicle. The gas engine will automatically start to provide power. It will shut off to save fuel. The engine may remain running when:
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There is aggressive acceleration or climbing hills.
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Vehicle speed is greater t han 88 km/h (55 mph).
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The high voltage battery is charging.
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The heater is being used.
The engine and transmission work together to provide the required power at the highest efficiency. This may result in higher engine speeds. See Driving for Better Fuel Economy 0 29.

High Voltage Safety Information

Warning
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Exposure to high voltage can cause shock, burns, and even death. The high voltage components in the vehicle can only be serviced by technicians with special training.
High voltage components are identified by labels. Do not remove, open, take apart, or modify these components. High voltage cable or wiring has orange covering or labels. Do not probe, tamper with, cut, or modify high voltage cable or wiring.
This vehicle has a high voltage battery and a standard 12-volt battery.
If the vehicle is in a crash, the sensing system may shut down the high voltage system. When this occurs, the high voltage battery is disconnected and the vehicle will
not start. The SERVICE VEHICLE SOON message in the Driver Information Center (DIC) will be displayed. Before the vehicle can be operated again, it must be serviced at your dealer.
Warning
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Damage to the high voltage battery or high voltage system can create a risk of electric shock, overheating, or fire.
If the vehicle is damaged from a moderate to severe crash, flood, fire, or other event, the vehicle should be inspected as soon as possible. Until the vehicle has been inspected, store it outside at least 15 m (50 ft) from any structure or anything that can burn. Ventilate the vehicle by opening a window or a door.
Contact Customer Assistance as soon as possible to determine whether an inspection is needed. See Customer Assistance Offices 0 385.
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See Battery - North America 0 301 for important safety information. If an airbag has inflated, see What
Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? 0 75.
Only a trained service technician with the proper knowledge and tools should inspect, test, or replace the high voltage battery. See your dealer if the high voltage battery needs service.

Regenerative Braking (Hybrid Only)

Regenerative braking takes some of the energy from the moving vehicle and turns it back into electrical energy. This energy is then stored in the high voltage battery system, contributing to increased energy efficiency. See Regenerative Braking (Hybrid Only) 0 240.

Battery

This vehicle has a standard 12-volt battery and a high voltage hybrid battery. When a new standard 12-volt battery is needed, see your dealer for one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery's label. Only a trained service technician with the proper knowledge and tools should inspect, test, or replace the hybrid battery. See your dealer if the high voltage hybrid battery needs service. See Battery - North America 0 301.

Service

Never try to do your own service on hybrid components. You can be injured and the vehicle can be damaged if you try to do your own service work. Service and repair of these hybrid components should only be performed by a trained service technician with the proper knowledge and tools. See Doing Your Own Se rvi ce Work 0 280.

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control

The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started and begins to move.
The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started and begins to move.
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To t u rn o f f tr a c t i o n c o nt r ol , pre s s and release console.
instrument cluster.
.
Press and release turn on traction control.
g on the center
i illuminates in the
g again to
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To t u rn o f f bo t h tr a c t i o n c o nt r ol and StabiliTrak, press and
hold
g on the center console, i and g illuminate in the
until instrument cluster.
.
Press and release turn on both systems.
See Tracti o n C o n t r ol/Electron i c Stability Control 0 241.
g again to

Tire Pressure Monitor

This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits 0 222.The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.
The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain the correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System 0 327.

Fuel (1.5L and 1.8L Engines)

The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and
Regular Fuel
Use only unleaded gasoline rated 87 octane or higher in your vehicle. Do not use gasoline with an octane rating lower as it may result in vehicle damage and lower fuel economy. See Fuel 0 268.

Fuel (2.0L Engine)

Premium Recommended Fuel
Use premium 93 octane unleaded gasoline in your vehicle. Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating as low as 87 may be used, but it will reduce performance and fuel economy. See Fuel 0 268.
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E85 or FlexFuel

No E85 or FlexFuel
Gasoline-ethanol fuel blends greater than E15 (15% ethanol by volume), such as E85, cannot be used in this vehicle.

Engine Oil Life System

The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when it is time to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Using the DIC controls on the right side of the steering wheel, display REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0 131 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 134.When
remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display. See Engine Oil Messages 0 141.
2. Press
V on the DIC controls
and hold down for a few seconds to clear the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message and reset the oil life at 100%.
Be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally at any time other than after the oil is changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change.
The system is reset when the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message is off and the REMAINING OIL LIFE 100% message is displayed.
See Engine Oil Life System 0 291.

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.
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Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
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Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
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Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.
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When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.
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Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.
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Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
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